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July 28, 2020
Home Office Header Image: 10 Tips to Work From Home

Working from home can’t even be called a thing anymore. It’s now as much of a reality as masks and hand sanitiser. In between home schooling, the cat throwing up on your lap, the kettle magically switching itself on every 15 minutes and numerous failed attempts at avoiding Netflix, you need a space to conduct […]

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Home & wardrobe style creator.
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Cape Town is my home.
Paris owns my heart. 💙☁️💋

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French dressing on the side. 😉 Did you love th French dressing on the side. 😉

Did you love the summer rain? So random and so beautiful, right?
They say magics lives in strange places. We say m They say magics lives in strange places. 
We say magic lives in summer days 
With your best friends laugh
And  conversations bright as the sun rays. 
And in the clink of ice in your glass as it is filled….

And as you raise your glass to this moment,
Where you escape the conventional 
And embrace the delectable,
You toast to the splendid day
When the magic finally returned to stay. 
- Nikita Gill

📸: @shaby_king at @theroyal.oyster
Lunch with @johannes_jacobus_dippenaar and @fvr64 Lunch with @johannes_jacobus_dippenaar and @fvr64 at @theroyal.oyster bar and all was well with the world. 
🦪 🥂 
In between guffaws of laughter, sharing tips on how to deal with menopause and planning our immigration to Norway, we celebrated a sumptuous meal prepared to absolute perfection. Compliments to the chef; and to the team for incredible service 

Everyone needs friends and lunch dates like these two gentlemen. My heart is blissed to fullness.
I wasn’t sure about posting this pic because I’m not wearing makeup. 🙈

In the interest of a better, stronger and even more honest me, I’m taking the plunge. 
😎💪🚫🤐

Last year I did the @UBA90dayWellnessChallenge on an invitation from founder and owner Claudia van Schalkwyk, an Amazonian goddess if ever there was one. 

I completed the 21 day introductory course but failed in my commitment to do a full and proper review afterwards. 

So, two days ago, I voluntarily signed up for the 30 summer challenge - and paid - to keep my word to her, her team, and to myself. I also need to find a balance between work and play, clean my gut and respect what I put into my body. 

I won’t lie; it’s a frikking challenge of note! Food eliminations, HIIT classes, dry fasting, enemas, the works! Yip 💩! 

As I said, I completed a challenge before and if I can, anyone can. 

Follow @uba90daywellnesschallenge and Claudia’s business partner, the equally gorgeous @bfit_cpt for the most inspirational results brought about by this programme. It’s just won the Livewire South African Prestige Award for the best weightless programme - internationally, so it has to be good. 

And of course, keep an eye on my IG stories for daily updates.

#herewego #godisinit #30daychallenge
“Time and silence are the most luxurious things “Time and silence are the most luxurious things today”. - @tomford 

Have a beautiful weekend, stylish ones. Be kind to yourself and give yourself time. 
💙☁️💋
When you introduce yourself to someone and make a When you introduce yourself to someone and make a new friend because, like you, she’s also wearing @rufftung. 

@chanimacza, what a joy! 🤩💃💕Thank you for so much love and generosity. I cannot wait to return your 🥂 generosity.

China’s suit: @rufftung 

My suit: @rufftung 
Vest: @moinetbysallymoinet 
Scarf: @hermes 
Sneakers: @adidasza 

Not a sponsored post.🤩

#rufftunginclusive #localdesigner #CapeTownDesigner #wesupportlocal #societibistro #summermenu #launchparty #lotd #ootd #stylist #fashionstylist #womeninbusiness #powerwomen
Magnificence in the country. 👌 I lost myself i Magnificence in the country. 
👌
I lost myself in the joy which is the @elginrailwaymarket yesterday. I expected a rustic country farmers market with barrels and buckets and baskets ‘n stuff. Instead, I discovered a treasure trove of some pretty high quality food, jewellery, clothing, books, decor, leather goods and then some… gin. 
🍲 💍 📚 👗 🕯 🍸 
The space is an ode to steam punk; hard to replicate but magnificent when done well. And the Elgin Railway Market does it well. 
🛍 
Here’s a totally unsponsored shout out to some of the stores I shopped from and visited. All highly recommend for quality hoods and exceptional customer service. 

📕 @bookbusza has a large and recent collection of 2nd hand books. I found a John Galliano coffee table book for R300. 

🍸 @lgincraftgin is sublime and so are the trimmings. I stepped out of my comfort zone and chose a sprig of spekboom instead of the usual rosemary. Dee-lish!

💍 @exceptional_jewel_creations has the largest collection of gold and silver jewellery I’ve seen at a market. I’m so going back for that pimp-my-vibe silver chain. Til then, I will love the the two gold chains I bought. 

🎣 Sea & Salt Seafood Emporium made the creamiest fluffiest haddock fish cakes. I loved it as mush as the fat ol chat I had with owner Claudio, who was previously in fashion. I see another return on the cards. 

Others worth a mention; @eje_collections for a gentleman’s experience, @the_works_collective for well curated home decor and @lotusleather3363 for well-made, well priced leather goods. Sorry, I didn’t take a decent pic but I will return to shop for a client. 
🚗 
Don’t ask me how far Elgin is from Cape Town 😆but bumping into Jo Martin and two ladies from Constantia village means a day trip doable. 

Happy Sunday, my lovelies and here’s buying quality local. 

PS: My dress is from @somethingpretty_boutique at @theconstantiavillage; my new fave store. Again, not sponsored nor local. 😛
Spotted @therapyrufftung boutique; a sexy summer e Spotted @therapyrufftung boutique; a sexy summer essential born right here in Cape Town. Can you guess what it is?
☀️
Yip, the cool shades. 

@praiaeyewear is the now available at our favourite local designer boutique in kenilworth and we love ‘em. 
😎
Gratz to store owners Bridget Pickering and @ludwig.anton.bausch of @rufftung for stocking local winners. We love the two of them, too
💋
#buylocal
#notsponsored 
#BornInCapeTown
#sunglassesstyle 
#summerstyle 
#lotd 
#eyeweartrends 
#eyewearstyle
#eyewearcommunity 
#parisianstyle
#eyeweardesign 
#eyewearlover
I eased into my first social event in over a year; I eased into my first social event in over a year; and it was perfect. 
🥂
Longtime PR friend @kjreynecke hosted the soft launch of the @vidanovaretreat in Hout Bay ahead of its October opening. The intimate event saw about 30 guests lounging casually where they wanted to. 
🌯
Delectable canapés by Chef Devon were washed down with copious amounts of bubbly, @hope_on_hopkins gin or @aperolspritzsa cocktails. Cool jazzy toons by Cape Town’s fave DJ, @dinomoran and trumpeter @leelips created the perfect lounge party vibe. 
🎧
See, I told you it was an event I eased into. 
😎
This luxurious hideaway boasts 20 en suite rooms, each either pool facing or with a private jacuzzi, 2 fireplaces, a vegan-friendly (but not exclusive) menu in The Green Orchid restaurant and a pretty well stocked bar. 
🍹
Hotel guests and the general public are welcome to enjoy the cozy garden pods with wifi for remote working, as well as the luxurious Disa day spa managed by the effervescent @dinettesnyman. 
🧖‍♀️
At R1500/night, the hotel caters to everyone; from one night stands or leisurely holidaymakers to weddings, pamper parties and seminars. 
🎼
Summer promises jazz sessions and picnics around the pool for anyone to attend so follow @vidanovaretreat for regular updates.
🙏
Thank you Kirsten Reynecke. Seeing you again was long overdue but worth the wait. 

PS: Now that my regular partner in crime, @duncanpape has joined the corporate world, you may be seeing more of @ludwig.anton.bausch. I think he did more than ok as my plus one. 😉 

@houtbaytourism 
@discoverhoutbay 
@houtbayconnect 
@houtbayorg 
@capetowntourism55 
@cityofcapetown 
@travelstart 
@capetowntravelguide 
@capetown

#capetowntourism 
#capetownguide 
#capetownliving 
#capetownhotel
#houtbaytourism 
#hotelsoftheworld 
#hotelreview 
#hotelroom 
#hotelrestaurant 
#hotelspa 
#hotelandspa 
#dayspa 
#lifestyleblogger 
#bloggerlife
Twins and friends for life. 💫🥂🌸 We celeb Twins and friends for life.
💫🥂🌸

We celebrated our birthday, separately, a week ago but I wasn’t ready until this happened. 

On Friday evening, we shut her shop, @therapyrufftung, and turned into a champagne lounge for two. It’s here where Bridget Pickering and I made a school girl promise to keep doing this forever. 

Not hard because she is glorious. ✨

Happy Birthday Week, Twin. I love you.🥂❤️😘
People, I’m out💥 Popped into @societibistro People, I’m out💥

Popped into @societibistro this morning for a pop up art exhibition by @lisalinnowgallery. 
Lisa and curator Cameron are an absolute delight which I will tell you more about later. For now, let’s talk about me so pull up a chair and prepare to laugh. 

It took me 2 hours to get dressed this morning, and do hair and makeup. Hells bells, I’m even wearing Spanx and false eyelashes for the occasion. I had to draw the line at heels though. I made it to the front door in killer boots and then turned back to swop them out for sneakers. 

Since lockdown, I’ve been out about five times. Prior to that, I’d be doing this three times a week. How? How did I do all this at night, after a long day’s work and still write about it when I got home. 

Now all I want to do is hit the couch and pray I don’t need the loo for at least an hour. Am I getting older or has lockdown made me lazy? 😆🤣

Oh PS: boyfriend jeans are the only thing that fits these days. Lockdown’s still holding onto my waist ‘n thighs. 😂

Lord, be gentle on me. This is going to take a while. 🤣

📸@cam_axel
Jeans: @7forallmankind from @chicmamas_capetown.
Poncho: @zeitgeist.mw @zg.squared

#art
#artexhibition 
#societibistro 
#capetown 
#restaurant 
#frenchrestaurant
#artlover 
#postcovidlife 
#postcovid19 
#styleblogger 
#styleinspo
#ootd
#lotd
#denimlover
#denimaddict 
#localdesigner 
#ponchostyle 
#cloudsostyle
I got vaccinated because I trust the science, beca I got vaccinated because I trust the science, because I’ll do anything in my power to protect the ones I love and I miss hugging you. ❤️

The first @pfizerinc jab had no effect on me. The second one hit me like a steam train. My arm hurt for a week and I suffered 4 days of fatigue that only bed rest could heal. It was worth it because 18 months of isolation is getting to me. I need out. 

#fuckcovid19 
#vaccinesafetyadvocate 
#ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs 
#besafe 
#postcovidlife 
#postcovid19 
#styleblogger 
#styleinspo
#ootd
#lotd 
#luxuryknit 
#cashmeresweater 
#cashmereknit 
#cloudsonstyle
What do you see first? Freshly picked flowers from What do you see first? Freshly picked flowers from my sister’s winter garden - yes, even a rose? Or her book titled ‘Why mummy drinks’? 😂 
I love her. 💞🌸

#cloudsonstyle 
#books 
#bookstagram 
#bookstagrammer 
#booksbooksbooks 
#booksofinstagram 
#whymummydrinks 
#thesaturdaybook 
#thesilkroads 
#bedsidetable 
#bedside 
#bedroomdecor 
#bedroomstyling 
#homedecor
#home 
#homestyling
#flowerstagram 
#flowersofinstagram 

@peterfrankopan
#gillsims 
#gillsimswhymummydrinks
Back to the drawing board. 🖊 📖 🖍 I’m Back to the drawing board. 
🖊 📖 🖍 

I’m happy to announce that I’m finally working on my new website design. It’s taken me a long time to get to this point, I’ve been fighting so demons after falling out of love with my blog. To get my mojo back, I’ve taken myself off the Villiersdorp for a week - by myself. I needed to make a heart connect with writing again  because I love and miss it so much. 

The plan is huge. I have an incredibly experienced and talented designer, @bsquared49 and web developer @gavinbloys lined up who’ll be doing a complete overhaul. They’re both ex-Ogilvy so you know it will be incredible. But first, let me finish my brief. 

In the meantime, please pop a comment below with what you would love to read about on my website. Now that eventing is no longer in my life - which frankly brings me so much joy - I’ll be asking this question often so be prepared. 

Chat later. Til then, lotsa love.
Looking at summer walking away wondering whether s Looking at summer walking away wondering whether she’ll be back any time soon. 😩🥲🤣

Over the past 5 weeks I’ve been working on the practice of living in the Now. I’m not one to wish the time away by saying, “I wish winter would end” or “I wish it were my birthday already”. But I have to admit that I embrace summer with both arms and simply tolerate winter until I’m done with it. 

Through my lessons, I realised that as I result, I haven’t allowed myself to enjoy the treasures that winter has to offer and in so doing, I haven’t been living fully in the present. 

What I now know is that this moment, me typing this caption and you reading it, is the only certainty in life that we have. Yesterday is merely a thought, and tomorrow is hope but this moment, right now, is all that we have. We may as well make it our best.

So, summer, I’m sending you on your way with love and dear winter, I believe you and I are gonna become besties. 

For now,  I have this beautiful quiet moment to call my own and I hope your moment is a joy as well. 
Happy weekend, everyone. ♥️
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